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Statistical information return (SIR) instructions

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Each year, each municipality must prepare and submit an annual Statistical Information Return (SIR), which must be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer, or duly authorized signing officer.... More ≫

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Each year, each municipality must prepare and submit an annual Statistical Information Return (SIR), which must be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer, or duly authorized signing officer. The SIR is typically required to be submitted to Municipal Affairs by May 1 in each year. In 2017, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs transitioned to using a unique submission and starting in 2018 portions of the SIR form has been pre-populated using information from the previous year’s SIR.

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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta. Module 10 : elections database user guide for municipalities

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This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by... More ≫

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This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by members of the public and potential candidates who are seeking to better understand the election process. Module 10 provides information for authorized individuals on how to access and use the elections database.

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Third-party intermunicipal dispute resolution handbook for municipalities in Alberta

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This handbook is designed for elected officials, chief administrative officers, senior municipal staff and consultants to help understand and make informed decisions on what neutral third-party... More ≫

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This handbook is designed for elected officials, chief administrative officers, senior municipal staff and consultants to help understand and make informed decisions on what neutral third-party dispute resolution option would best meet their needs when resolving intermunicipal disputes. The handbook provides an overview of the four main dispute resolution options, how to select a practitioner, and frequently asked questions.

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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta. Module 7 : election day. Module 8 : post-vote. Module 9 : controverted elections and elections offences

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This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by... More ≫

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This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by members of the public and potential candidates who are seeking to better understand the election process. Modules 7, 8 and 9 provide information for election day, post vote procedures, and controverted elections and elections offences.

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Village of Wabamun viability review report

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The viability review for the Village of Wabamun was initiated by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, in consultation with the Village of Wabamun and Parkland County. The viability review report was... More ≫

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The viability review for the Village of Wabamun was initiated by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, in consultation with the Village of Wabamun and Parkland County. The viability review report was prepared by Municipal Affairs, with input from the Village of Wabamun and Parkland County, and presents a summary of the findings about the viability of the Village of Wabamun, including how municipal services are delivered to village residents and the potential changes that Wabamun residents may expect in the future.

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Village of Dewberry viability review report

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This report presents the findings of Village of Dewberry Viability Review which was completed in September 2020.

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Village of Bawlf viability review report

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A viability review for the Village of Bawlf was initiated by the Minister of Municipal Affairs in response to a petition received from the electors of the village. The viability review report was... More ≫

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A viability review for the Village of Bawlf was initiated by the Minister of Municipal Affairs in response to a petition received from the electors of the village. The viability review report was prepared by the provincial government, with input from the Village of Bawlf and Camrose County, and presents a summary of the findings about the viability of the Village of Bawlf, including how municipal services are delivered to village residents and the potential changes that Bawlf residents may expect in the future.

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Village of Gadsby viability review report

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This report was developed by Alberta Municipal Affairs following interviews with members of the village council of Gadsby and analysis of information from both the village and the County of... More ≫

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This report was developed by Alberta Municipal Affairs following interviews with members of the village council of Gadsby and analysis of information from both the village and the County of Stettler. The report considers two options for the future: the Village of Gadsby remains a corporation and council implements the recommended actions in this report according to the direction of the Minister of Municipal Affairs; or the municipal corporation dissolves and Gadsby becomes part of the County of Stettler.

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Town of Granum viability report

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This report was developed by Alberta Municipal Affairs following interviews with members of the town council of Granum and analysis of information from both the town and the Municipal District of... More ≫

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This report was developed by Alberta Municipal Affairs following interviews with members of the town council of Granum and analysis of information from both the town and the Municipal District of Willow Creek. The report considers two options for the future: the Town of Granum remains a corporation and council implements the recommended actions in this report according to the direction of the Minister of Municipal Affairs; or the municipal corporation dissolves and Granum becomes part of the MD of Willow Creek.

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Town of Grande Cache viability review report and next steps

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The Town of Grande Cache council requested a viability review from Municipal Affairs. A viability review addresses a municipality's governance, finances, and infrastructure to determine whether... More ≫

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The Town of Grande Cache council requested a viability review from Municipal Affairs. A viability review addresses a municipality's governance, finances, and infrastructure to determine whether changes are required for the community to become viable and may result in dissolution. Dissolution is a municipal restricting process whereby a municipality is no longer a separate legal entity and becomes a part of its neighbouring municipality. This document is the results of the review.

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